Endorsed by Ghana’s Office of the President, the initiative captures public feedback and delivers data-driven insights to strengthen systems for Ghanaians and the Historic Diaspora
Nationwide — As more Ghanaians leave the country in search of better opportunities abroad, a parallel movement is growing: Historic Diasporans are returning to Ghana — often met with systemic and infrastructure challenges. To better understand both realities, the Decade of Our Repatriation (D.O.O.R.) has launched an international perception survey, Life in Ghana: Experiences and Insights.
At its core, the survey addresses a critical gap—limited formal channels for public feedback and a lack of large-scale, structured data on lived experiences in Ghana. By capturing insights from both Ghanaians and returning diasporans, D.O.O.R. will generate actionable data and establish clearer feedback mechanisms to inform government entities, institutions, and private-sector stakeholders.
Since 2019, diaspora return to the African continent has steadily increased. Through a growing network of partners, D.O.O.R. is building the research, coordination, and support systems needed to sustain and scale that momentum.
Global economic, political, and cultural shifts are prompting many across the United States, the Caribbean, South America, and Europe to reconsider where they belong. For some, the decision is practical. For others, it is deeply personal: a call to reconnect with ancestral land and identity.
“The diaspora is ready to return and invest, but the systems have not kept pace,” said Nataki Kambon, Co-Founder of D.O.O.R., who repatriated to Ghana in 2019. “This survey allows us to clearly identify gaps, elevate lived experiences, and translate that into solutions. When systems work, diaspora investment drives jobs, infrastructure, and long-term development.”
More than 1,000 Historic Diasporans have obtained Ghanaian citizenship, with many more returning across the continent each year. Countries including Ghana, Benin, and Sierra Leone are formalizing pathways to support this shift. Ghana helped lead the movement with the 2019 Year of Return and its Right of Abode legislation.
While perceptions of Africa are shifting, barriers remain, ranging from misinformation to real structural inefficiencies.
“Without proper orientation, the transition can be frustrating,” Kambon added. “Many in the diaspora are reconnecting after generations of separation. Access to clear information on housing, education, culture, and systems is essential, and we are helping to provide that.”
She continued: “The Year of Return sparked global awareness. The Decade of Our Repatriation is about execution: turning that interest into a structured, supported pathway for return and long-term success.”
For more information, visit DecadeofOurRepatriation.com
About
The Decade of Our Repatriation (D.O.O.R.) is a global initiative focused on documenting, unifying, and accelerating the return of people of African descent to Ghana. Through research, education, and community-driven programming, D.O.O.R. works to strengthen connections between the diaspora and Ghana while supporting sustainable development.
For press inquiries or to schedule an interview with Nataki Kambon, contact Kwaku Uhuru at pr@paragonleaders.com